All Things Varsity

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Varsity Choir is an auditioned group selected from students who demonstrate advanced levels of musical ability and a strong work ethic. Performances will include all school choral concerts. Students will perform advanced choral literature that will include the Iowa All-State repertoire. Varsity choir will compete at state/district music contests and will be involved in the Spring Musical. Students from this choir may also audition for the All-State Choir, be involved in solo/small group contests, festivals, honor choirs, Minnisingers, and other students singing ensembles.


Upcoming Dates

Spring Concert- Tuesday May 1, 7:00 PM ROHS Auditorium
Large Group Music Contests- Friday, May 4, Atlantic High School
Graduation- May 20, 2:00 PM ROHS Gymnasium


Judges Ballot
This is the ballot that we will be adjudicated with at Large Group Contests in Atlantic.
Take some time and become familiar with each area of adjudication.

The following are video links to the songs that we will be performing for Large Group Music Contests
"Dirait-on" by Morten Lauridsen
"Festival Sanctus" by John Leavitt
"Salmo 150" by Ernani Aguiar

Hear the Choirs Sing
A great site that links you to hundreds of sites where you can hear professional choirs singing wonderful choral literature.

The Virtual Choir
Eric Whitacre, famous composer and conductor, has created 3 Virtual Choirs using his music and social media. Check out how they accomplished this performance, watch the performances, and sign up to be a part of the next Virtual Choir.